2008 Ford Explorer lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Ford Explorer, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the headlights were shining sideways instead of forward. The failure resulted in poor lighting. The dealer is aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 1,030 and failure mileage was 120. The consumer stated the was very low intensity when the high beams were on. Updated 12/31/07
When driving over a bump in the road my seats go back, the lights come on and the key comes partly out of the ignition. This has been going on for months now and luckily I haven't had an accident. I have to push the key back into the ignition while trying to keep my foot on the pedal because of the seat going back I am too far from the pedal.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Explorer
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Seats 27 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints